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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! So glad you could join us tonight! Tell us your name, where you're from, and your favorite… https://t.co/wgVJVvoWQ6

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Hi all, Oona from NJ. I teach 11th and 12th grade English.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I love the Superbowl, Wimbledon and JUly 4th. Great annual events I look forward to! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@oonziela Hi Oona! Thanks for staying up late #makeitreal

Hessler34 Oct 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hi, I am Marjorie Miller from Lebanon, PA. My favorite annual event is Trick-or-Treating! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@Hessler34 Hi1 Awesome! Are you all stocked up for the visitors? #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hello all! #MakeItReal this is Melissa from Katy TX!

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi, Mallack Walsh from Long Island, NY. Love the fall festivals #makeitreal

jessica_reddout Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hello #makeitreal Jess, ELA teacher from SC. I absolutely ♡ the first day of new seasons.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#makeitreal https://t.co/XpSC9DxAvX

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! So glad you could join us tonight! Tell us your name, where you're from, and your favorite… https://t.co/wgVJVvoWQ6

TechlaC Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Techla Connolly, grade 7 middle school teacher in Revere, Ma. #makeitreal

perfinker Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hey #makeitreal peeps! Gillian from Vancouver BC. Teach/write/think imagination at Simon Fraser Uni. Annual--earh… https://t.co/1HnPw9ARbl

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! So glad you could join us tonight! Tell us your name, where you're from, and your favorite… https://t.co/wgVJVvoWQ6

room1325 Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I'm Angela from Florida! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@jessica_reddout Great one! Lots to think about when seasons change. I love this #makeitreal

LISDTechie Oct 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Kelly, HS Instructional Coach in Leander ISD (Austin area). My favorite annual event family vacation in summer #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@mallackw Me too! #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Thomas from NC-3rd grade teacher! #MakeItReal https://t.co/I5fD1G7FHh

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@TechlaC welcome! Thanks for coming to #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi y'all! Valerie from Atlanta. Teacher of Littles 5-8 years old. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

What are we discussing tonight? National Events and Crazes? Think of any? #makeitreal https://t.co/5SVMXtLCoF

TechlaC Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Although my beloved Sox are out, I always look forward to the World Series. ⚾️ & the first day of school. 🤓 #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@perfinker @MathDenisNJ Hello Gillian! #makeitreal https://t.co/lNOHCVMbpn

ChristineBedre Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I just Love exit tickets for teacher feedback! Here are a few free downloads! https://t.co/NkrogrqCZj #makeitreal… https://t.co/QlGwi7wHqW

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@perfinker Lots of season change lovers here tonight! #makeitreal

primarybalance2 Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Sarah Borges from Virginia Beach and fav annual event is my family Christmas celebration #makeitreal

jguerrero322 Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Julia from Sterling, Ilinois! Love Valentine's Day! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@room1325 Hi angela, thans for joining us #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@LISDTechie nothing better! #makeitreal

EHSMrsJ Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hey #MakeItReal! Julie in KS, I'm a big nerd who looks forward to any election returns, the Oscars, and the Tonys!

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@martianteacher #makeitreal Hey you! Funny meeting you here! https://t.co/gOAX0g5Lyz

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@martianteacher Thanks for coming and showering us with your gifs #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hmm. Fave annual event? I have so many! Family travel. Professional? Service learning project. #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal Pokémon but it seems to be dying down

rizzapiccio Oct 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Good morning #makeitreal friends! Happy to be joining here i'll be in and out depends on my signal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes great ages! My 5 yr old is fantastic...most of the time #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant I know! We keep bumping into each other! #makeitreal https://t.co/oiTm5u0ma9

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@TechlaC I'm a cubs fan so fingers crossed #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Question 1 Coming Up in 1 Minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/o8bEftcOjK

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@primarybalance2 I took out fall decorations and saw the Christmas ones and got very excited!! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: This one only comes every 4 years, and it's not the Olympics!! (see image for question) #MakeItReal https://t.co/j1sbh4D21V

edufreya Oct 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi, Freya from NY. Talk Like a Pirate Day, St Patty's, Veterans & Memorial Day #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@martianteacher #makeitreal Great minds think alike https://t.co/pFdaxkDf4W

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@jguerrero322 Very cool! I use Valentines Day in my book! Did you see it? #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I do love some gifs #makeitreal https://t.co/IcaV192uS1

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@edufreya Hi! You made it! Glad you could join tonight #makeitreal

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: This is an easy one for me... I teach history. I compared the Lincoln Douglas debates to Clinton/Trump debates. YIKES! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@perfinker I'm an antique junkie...have to look into this #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I am basically blocking out two months and shadowing the entire electoral process!! Yesterday were our primaries! #makeitreal

T3achingWorst Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ A1: I'm skipping this one and just talking about the chads again... #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@mallackw Yikes is right. But some great Ss convos I bet #makeitreal

primarybalance2 Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: talk about rights as Americans & importance of respecting others views. Differences make us stronger. #makeitreal

perfinker Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#makeitreal--whoops. 1 presidential debate = an entire curriculum of study https://t.co/z1itaESVuS

perfinker Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

BAM! A1 Watching 1 presidential debate is an ENTIRE curriculum for the having. Right there. Every topic!… https://t.co/IyhzATPSkd

rizzapiccio Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Hello #makeitreal Rizza here from Philippines😊

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: Presidential candidates wrote their own speeches and gave a speech!! #makeitreal https://t.co/ynFY1UzDoy

LISDTechie Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: Our Ss in gov't class will conduct voting w/ all Ss & calculate winner using electoral votes formula (# Ts per dept) #makeitreal

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Making poetry w/ debate transcripts! When life gives you lemons... #makeitreal https://t.co/QT81C1cJFP

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal A1 it is so hard not too. It is a daily conversation piece. We had a debate on debate day about science.

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @teresagross625 @itsmeSpiri @kennisdani @abookforfrances @LeeAraoz coming in late but I made it! Hello everyone 😊 #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: Lastly Ss learned to vote and learned appropriate vocabulary. Researching Clinton & Trump and finding main idea of campaign #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: in Math we'll pull facts and check them, and pull promises and project out their impact mathematically #makeitreal

Hessler34 Oct 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: I teach K-5 gifted, so it is challenging to find appropriate info. The kids LOVED this website: https://t.co/gszfFN7kFJ #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@Hessler34 Thanks for sharing! #makeitreal

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1) when teaching third grade, the subject feels tricky to address and discuss. Suggestions? #MakeItReal

perfinker Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#makeitreal Love this idea! https://t.co/SllgAZDABb

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Making poetry w/ debate transcripts! When life gives you lemons... #makeitreal https://t.co/QT81C1cJFP

jessica_reddout Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: In ELA, we can use debate transcipts to analyze purpose,tone,craft, & persuasion; can also help research skills #makeitreal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Hey #MakeItReal I'm Mari from San Diego, joining a bit late.

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1 For me? I allow my Littles social conversation. #makeitreal

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MissDenko I would just concentrate on the process, and not the politics. #schoolhouserocks #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MissDenko its tough, lots of "my mom/dad said..." Instead, ask them to discuss what a Pres SHOULD be with no ref to candidates #makeitreal

TechlaC Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

This election is tough but asking Ss 2 write abt a change they want 2 make 2 positively impact USA & how they would make it. #makeitreal

jessica_reddout Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@oonziela This seems like a really fun activity. #makeitreal @bgriffinteach

MattPorricelli Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: Have Ss watch the debate - not just for understanding the issues but to analyze how two people engage in conversation/debate #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Hello #makeitreal friends. Sorry for the late arrival! https://t.co/bh1jgO9kuH

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: 2012 election was my 1st year teaching and I was just trying to survive. This year, my can't evens are just too high... #MakeItReal

edufreya Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1--pair speeches. Hits RI standards for POV, analyzing argument #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1 #MakeItReal we discussed how not feasible it would be to build a wall. What materials? How high? How ridiculous? Science of wall building

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

This should probably be where most adults should start their conversations, too LOL #MakeItReal https://t.co/9TsnLcdeO4

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MissDenko its tough, lots of "my mom/dad said..." Instead, ask them to discuss what a Pres SHOULD be with no ref to candidates #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 2 Coming Up in 1 Minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/nptZkdvBaZ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: I do Voting Methods lessons to see who'd win if we didn't use electoral college. #makeitreal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@mallackw I have little idea what you're talking about, but seems like a great parallel! #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Lmao. I love this #makeitreal https://t.co/9E6E1gDa4Y

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1 #MakeItReal we discussed how not feasible it would be to build a wall. What materials? How high? How ridiculous? Science of wall building

EHSMrsJ Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: Definitely part of a conversation about evaluating sources in HS ELA for sure. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

And then there's this #makeitreal https://t.co/HNHZioLNG7

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 10:08 AM EDT

Here's some serious Instant Relevance. https://t.co/E8BuPuEqmG #makeitreal #mtbos #mathchat #statschat #debate #tmc16 #tlap @nytimes

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ great idea. We did do an exercise where Ss wrote about what they would do if they were president. #makeitreal

LeeAraoz Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Hi, #makeitreal Jumping in late for a bit. Excited to be here.

vbordano Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#makeitreal A1-saw an opening question in debate was about character..seemed like an opportunity to discuss how Ss may act differently

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: I just blogged about this. Are you for or against it? (see image for question) #MakeItReal https://t.co/2O2FTC7NoH

MrRussoRH Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: political process, civic action, bias, all sorts of journalism, rights and responsibilities of a voter in the US. #makeitreal

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

You could evaluate different folks' defenses of candidates. Like Scott Baio's endorsement of Donald Trump ;-) #makeitreal

rizzapiccio Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 best time to let Ss realize that we can make a choice and that our choices affect other people #makeitreal

room1325 Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: so far I have taught my 4th grade Ss what a debate is and how to debate. #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@martianteacher #makeitreal https://t.co/CbOEI7qSv9

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: here's my post for later! long story short, USE IT, don't deny it! https://t.co/Bld7kZd4N3 #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q2 Retweet #makeitreal https://t.co/Ylj5FOxQ9n

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: I just blogged about this. Are you for or against it? (see image for question) #MakeItReal https://t.co/2O2FTC7NoH

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1) we did a S council election. Ss wrote and presented speeches, we discussed what a proper speech should have & about voting #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Oct 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Did you all see this? HILARIOUS! https://t.co/hLd3y24GOE #makeitreal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Would be really interesting to use debates to teach claim-evidence-reasoning (or lack of CER) #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@vbordano #makeitreal Yes. We talked about bullying, respect, and listening skills

LISDTechie Oct 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: T at my school just had students do bottle flipping experiment w/ different amts liquid in bottles. Ss loved it #makeitreal

Robcat17 Oct 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#makeitreal A3: Why do you support candidate? Give me evidence and explain, just like in everything else we do! https://t.co/RsGjl4Mgoh

mrfieldmanchs Oct 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1. This is like my Superbowl.Students researching topics to create their own debate.Also study campaign ads compar… https://t.co/NwMo73wXMf

jessica_reddout Oct 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: not going to lie, it annoyed me at first, then #LightbulbMoment this is perfect for my Science teachers. Lets collaborate! #makeitreal

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2- Haven't seen much of this in my school, but heard about it. #bottleflipping #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Perfect! Also did one on probability and one on path of a viral video! #makeitreal

MrTippin Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Used bottle flipping for subtraction review - students totally engaged! #makeitreal https://t.co/Dc1PJEVMzp

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: here's my post for later! long story short, USE IT, don't deny it! https://t.co/Bld7kZd4N3 #makeitreal

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1: Even looking at an article to examine the impact of politics on our families & public perception:https://t.co/46aqEehNWK #makeitreal

mrfieldmanchs Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@MattPorricelli yes we watched "highlights " in class analyzed what was really said or not said #makeitreal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: my kids are kinda over bottle flip. Would be a fun review game, instead of trashketball! Answer Q right, get 1 flip try #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@jessica_reddout It had to happen! There's so much math, science, and passion in it #makeitreal

Hessler34 Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I am not familiar with bottle flipping. Please enlighten us elementary folks! #makeitreal

CourtneyKofeldt Oct 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1: So many activities- teaching bias/ propaganda ( social media, design posters and ads), Class debates about school policies #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal I let them till the bell. Then I shouldn't see a bottle. I do it with them sometimes-I make it almost every time-

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@lisarosenfeld I'll take one! #makeitreal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@LISDTechie what grade? #makeitreal

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1: Satire abounds in this election: https://t.co/DkWDbXTrDO #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Oct 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2:seen number of students doing so in lunch...few adventurous souls attempted to flip from ground floor -2nd floor window sill!#makeitreal

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@mallackw It makes caf duty much more intriguing... #makeitreal

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@MrTippin how did you do that?? #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@Hessler34 google it. tons of vids of kids tossing bottles to land standing up. Annoying? or Lesson Opportunity!! #makeitreal

Robcat17 Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#makeitreal Just have to say, kids are kids. Teachers are the ones who can get really annoying... Back to regularly… https://t.co/j81nuW5Qta

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: I just blogged about this. Are you for or against it? (see image for question) #MakeItReal https://t.co/2O2FTC7NoH

EHSMrsJ Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: I'm for anything they are excited to talk abt! Great convo the other day abt what makes slang (eg 'salty') go out of favor. #MakeItReal

room1325 Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Not gonna lie, as a mother of teens and a teacher I hate bottle flipping! Please give me a good idea to use it in the class! #MakeItReal

edufreya Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 There has got to be a good opinion piece out there that will get kids talking... #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal I use it to bond w/ them. But only before bell then they always put them away. This fad was sudden but dwindling

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I don't have cafeteria duty this year, that's probably why I haven't seen it! #makeitreal https://t.co/0ciMLOitrI

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@mallackw It makes caf duty much more intriguing... #makeitreal

TechlaC Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2- great question! Haven't "flipped" bottle flipping into learning activity yet but brainstorming as we speak. #makeitreal

CourtneyKofeldt Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ oh hey! Happy I can jump in tonight. #makeitreal

jguerrero322 Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1 We nominate student council reps in our room and hold an election placing student names on the ballot! #makeitreal

LISDTechie Oct 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MsVenturino I am at a high school - physics class #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2 How can you be against something that engages kids & can be used for learning? I like it for probability & problem solving. #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: I haven't seen it done in my school- but great way to incorporate math #probability #makeitreal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@Hessler34 #makeitreal https://t.co/agmL2LCT4Y

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@room1325 discuss probability of it landing. try differnent water amounts. design experiments. collect data! #makeitreal

MRAROOM12 Oct 12 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A1: Character is important for Ss to understand, so have them discuss the Top 3 Character traits a President should possess #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Question 3 Coming Up in 1 MInute #MakeItReal https://t.co/GyDr4rfP8a

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2 Does the volume of H2O inside make the flip more accurate? Let's see. Do diff bottles flip better? #makeitreal

room1325 Oct 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2 keep the ideas coming! I would love to engage Ss with it! #MakeItReal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant #makeitreal https://t.co/fc1N78wmv7

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@LISDTechie @MsVenturino Check this one out https://t.co/qbkaT8Euqx #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@TechlaC #makeitreal We made a data table with class statistics. It was hilarious. They always ask how I do it-physics I say

vbordano Oct 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q2-lots about growth mindset here too ☺️ #makeitreal

TJParrish28 Oct 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

That can be used in so many ways. Physics, LA, etc. You'd definitely grab their attention. #makeitreal https://t.co/Fr1GJ7MQEI

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: here's my post for later! long story short, USE IT, don't deny it! https://t.co/Bld7kZd4N3 #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What new craze or annual favorite will you use this year in your classroom? #MakeItReal https://t.co/3t4pGuUrZS

edufreya Oct 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2 like this one? https://t.co/lVIjsldrs8 #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@vbordano Interesting perspective. Hadn't thought of that. Awesome! #makeitreal

rizzapiccio Oct 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2 i've seen it but haven't really thought about it for my class but this will be a great time to use it to our advantage #makeitreal

MattPorricelli Oct 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: Using bottle-flipping, or any other trend, in the classroom builds instant relationships & instant engagement #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes #makeitreal Yes. And you have to flip low to the table with a quick flick. Funny & embarrassing I know this.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@edufreya I reached out to them to see if they want a teacher's persepctive. we'll see #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: DEFINITELY #PokemonGo! Easily integrated into ELA/Math & Social Studies!!! #makeitreal

Hessler34 Oct 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q3: I actually want to challnege my students to come up with their own craze and campaign! #makeitreal

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: We speak a lot about the #creepyclowns craze in my #digcit class to analyze how to use social media properly #makeitreal

AdrianMcKay14 Oct 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Lurking and learning, how to make learning relevant to your students. #MakeItReal

CourtneyKofeldt Oct 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2: Make it predictions- analyzing form (good use of slo-mo), easy to incorporate into word problems #makeitreal

teaching_power Oct 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I used the Pokémon Go as a Math scavenger hunt at the beginning of the year. In order to catch they had to answer correctly #MakeItReal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: use chemistry cat in the fall with our chem units! I also can be frequently found saying "what are thooooose?!" #MakeItReal

EHSMrsJ Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: I don't know yet but I'll know it when I see it. Whatever my kids are on 🔥for. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@mallackw nice! it also demystifies the clown problem for some #makeitreal

CourtneyKofeldt Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: Making predictions- analyzing form (good use of slo-mo), easy to incorporate into word problems #makeitreal

oonziela Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Heading to bed #makeitreal I've gotta be up with the birds tomorrow. Actually, earlier than the birds. :-/

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal I try just about anything once- I dab, rap (both badly) when they ask. All about forming relationships.

LISDTechie Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Love this idea. So many possibilities #makeitreal https://t.co/yS1N2UafzK

Hessler34 Oct 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q3: I actually want to challnege my students to come up with their own craze and campaign! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@MsVenturino My 12 yr old would love you. What ARe Thooooooooose? #makeitreal

jessica_reddout Oct 12 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3: I play #PokemonGo so I can talk to my S's about the pokemon I am catch & how I can level up. They enjoy teaching me #makeitreal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ it's fun to sneak it in #makeitreal

MRAROOM12 Oct 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A2: Talk video production: PLAN, RECORD, EDIT, PUBLISH like this S - https://t.co/q15Ilj7lZP #makeitreal,

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@vbordano Ss LOVE talking about it #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant I was posing Qs my Littles are asking : ) #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: we analyzed the 1 year effect on research from Ice Bucket Challenge! Very cool stuff #makeitreal

jessica_reddout Oct 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@LISDTechie This would be a really fun creative writing prompt that can be expanded upon. Thanks for sharing! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Thank you for sharing your Excellent Ideas tonight in #MakeItReal https://t.co/HBwvMh9H6N

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@jessica_reddout unfortunately most of mine are pretty burnt out on PokemonGo. On to the next thing #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A4 #MakeItReal I have a great diversity of Ss and they always bring various cultural foods & we discuss heat-capsaicin etc. I am adventurous

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Thank you! #makeitreal

MrTippin Oct 12 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Ss wrote 3-digit subtraction they wanted to solve. Partner flipped bottle. If landed, flipper adds a "0." @room1325 @msdenkdo #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@MsVenturino @jessica_reddout Right?! Such short term we have to take advantage of it now! Instant Relevance #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:57 PM EDT

If you're reading Instant Relevance, Please share your questions, comments and ideas with me as often as you can! #MakeItReal

perfinker Oct 12 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Has bottle-flipping moved North to Canada? We shall stay tuned... #imaginED #makeitreal No issues if we are talkin… https://t.co/MmSMYD2OOp

edufreya Oct 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2 like this one? https://t.co/lVIjsldrs8 #makeitreal

CourtneyKofeldt Oct 12 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3: Not focus on the craze but allow Ss to brainstorm how they can make connections to activities- devices in pop culture etc #makeitreal

triciafreyes Oct 12 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I dab too @ChouinardJahant!..do the Macarena, flip the h2o bottle, laugh and be kid like @MathDenisNJ #makeitreal https://t.co/PNeHHJcBez

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal I try just about anything once- I dab, rap (both badly) when they ask. All about forming relationships.

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3 I've started using "Escape the Room" style breakout tasks. They love it! #makeitreal https://t.co/1YRXqosxiU

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes I figured I just needed to answer like my kiddies would answer 🤓 #MakeItReal It is fun.

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @jessica_reddout we started school in July, so both PokémonGo and bottle flip def run their course by mid-Sept #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Next Week Ends the #MakeItReal Instant Relevance Book Study! Come for a great discussion! https://t.co/vpAsVEoXnc

mallackw Oct 12 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Have you tried @breakoutEDU ? #makeitreal https://t.co/1ITjMybceU

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3 I've started using "Escape the Room" style breakout tasks. They love it! #makeitreal https://t.co/1YRXqosxiU

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Please share Instant Relevance with your colleagues! Give them ur copy or they can go here https://t.co/WG3Fu0YO6K Thanks again #makeitreal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @jessica_reddout 2 months seems to be about how long a craze will last #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you #MakeItReal fast & inspiring! Until next week... https://t.co/lqTgLJarrI

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: Pokémon Go has definitely been a part of my classroom this year! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@MsVenturino @jessica_reddout time for a new math lesson..mapping crazes vs defining craze. longer than 2 mo. = not a craze? #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you Denis @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal for hosting.

jessica_reddout Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks #makeitreal for another great night of learning

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@EHSMrsJ @MathDenisNJ @jessica_reddout for us, July 20 was so close to release date. 1st day, "Ms. V what team are you on?!" #makeitreal

TechlaC Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3- we discuss why some crazes last longer (pay it forward- my favorite!) and why. #makeitreal #payforthepersonbehindyouatthedrivethru

LISDTechie Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@MissDenko How are you incorporating it? Would love more ideas. #makeitreal

MRAROOM12 Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3: Listen to Ss and build good relationships w/them...they'll let you know what the NEW crazes are! Make it meaningful! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@perfinker @edufreya #MakeItReal Just wait it will get there. 🤓

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @jessica_reddout sounds like a great Form to collect some data... #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@LISDTechie @MissDenko have you both seen @PokemonGoEdu check it out #makeitreal

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3) Nyan Cat is a popular friend in our class. I've made it my clean up song https://t.co/9QUE7WiIVT #MakeItReal

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3) Nyan Cat is a popular friend in our class. I've made it my clean up song https://t.co/cpKTXgwILf #MakeItReal

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes check out #breakoutedu and https://t.co/0lctItLvEd! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@triciafreyes @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal It is about getting silly & letting them see you laugh at yourself builds such strong & trusting rel

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@MissDenko My daugher has a nyan cat phone case :) #makeitreal

edufreya Oct 12 @ 10:01 PM EDT

#makeitreal https://t.co/saEyJVccGx

MsVenturino Oct 12 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Been fun tonight #MakeItReal! Have a great rest of your week!

MrTippin Oct 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Here are the google slides I used for the bottle flipping subtraction activity. @msdenko @room1325 #makeitreal https://t.co/b9B0Nawl3B

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@MsVenturino They were my inspiration! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@MrTippin @room1325 @msdenko Thanks for sharing! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@MsVenturino Glad you could make it! :) #makeitreal

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ awwww!! He's a pretty awesome little guy! #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Thanks everyone! As always @MathDenisNJ lotsa thanks for nudging me to be relevant for my Little's! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes #makeitreal Have a great week! Enjoyed chatting with you! https://t.co/x0funD4LBj

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes You're already there! Keep up the awesomeness! #makeitreal

MissDenko Oct 12 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Always a fun time 😊 goodnight everyone! Enjoy the rest of the week. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Thanks again #makeitreal You refilled my bucket! https://t.co/WPfN0zLgKm

forthekiddoes Oct 12 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@MsVenturino @mallackw Yes! They got me started. So great! And was able to outsource. I'm writing my own now. 😳 #makeitreal

Hessler34 Oct 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT

#makeitreal https://t.co/gZTNUjfS1Q

room1325 Oct 12 @ 10:19 PM EDT

In the name of science, engagement, and learning, I will do what I despise and flip bottles! #MakeItReal

MrSmall215 Oct 12 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: Probability...#makeitreal https://t.co/p0SW05KNBW

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: I just blogged about this. Are you for or against it? (see image for question) #MakeItReal https://t.co/2O2FTC7NoH

rizzapiccio Oct 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Thank you @MathDenisNJ sorry i was in and out,i'll try to catch up next time #makeitreal